Post-Turkey, Pre-Debate

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   9 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

   Tax Me If You Can

   Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC, and CUPE BC. Mike & Geoff release exclusive Pollara Strategic Insights topline results on the BC election. Heading into Turkey Time, Geoff argues the NDP had a great week on campaign trail keeping the Conservatives on the defensive, while Mike wonders what the voters think about it. With two weeks to go in the campaign, the duo debates the tax plans of the two ma...

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   7 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

   Peace Out

   Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC, and the National Police Federation. Geoff and Mike review the final candidate standings and remark up on the Green surge in the final 48 hours, bringing their ranks up to 73 candidates and a chair in the TV debate. The NDP, however, peaced out by failing to register a candidate in Peace River North, which means Mike owes Geoff a hot dog (but what kind of hot dog?) Also on the me...

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   3 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

   Oiled Up

   Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC, and CUPE BC. Geoff finds himself in Victoria and Mike finds himself in Calgary as they review the week that was on the campaign trail. Gas tax and groceries promises and reaction to the oil pipeline announcement are on the menu. Mike and Geoff burrow into the candidate lists and wonder if the minor parties are going to show up to the ballot by the October 3rd deadline. The duo r...

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   30 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

   Over-Stimulated

   Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC, and the National Police Federation. Mike and Geoff frantically attempt to dissect news from the campaign trail, the LNG Canada final investment decision, and the fast forming candidate slates. On the local scene, they discuss the state of the race in Vancouver then head to the northwest to look at issues in Prince Rupert, Terrace, and Kitimat. 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico f...

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   27 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

   Give Me A (Fire) Break

   Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from FortisBC, National Police Federation, and CUPE BC. Mike and Geoff discuss the early days of the BC election including the NDP’s uneven launch, 🔥 fighting Lorne Doerkson, and the opportunities for leaders Elenore Sturko and Emily Lowan. The duo review some of the new candidates and poll results then move on to local election dynamics in Vancouver, Surrey and Richmond. 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico for insights and inte...